The 6AG1223-1PL30-4XB0: The -40 °C minimum qualifies this module for cold-chain environments (freezer storage, outdoor cabinets in arctic climates) where standard commercial-grade I/O would drift or fail. The 70 °C maximum allows mounting inside a sealed panel fed by hot machinery or direct sunlight — common in steel, glass, or foundry facilities. Both ends are tested, not just design targets. cULus and FM approval set this module for North American installations without separate agency review. CE covers European markets. The combination of all three on one part simplifies global machine certification. Diagnostic and parameterization functions are built in: the module reports status of each input, generates diagnostic alarms for wire breaks or short circuits (though external short-circuit protection is required), and allows per-channel parameterization of input filter times and output substitute values. This reduces the need for a separate diagnostic module in the rack.

Siemens 6AG1223-1PL30-4XB0 S7-1200 I/O, 16DI/16DO -40°C
Siemens S7-1200 6AG1223-1PL30-4XB0, 16 digital inputs, 16 relay outputs, -40 to 70 °C, cULus, FM, 70x100x75 mm.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital inputs | 16 |
| Digital outputs | 16 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated value (DC) | 5 to 30 V AC |
| Permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
| Permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| For signal "1" | 15 V DC at 2.5 mA |
| For signal "0" | 5 V DC at 1 mA |
| Current for signal "1" (typ.) | 4 mA |
| Max. | 70 °C |
| Power loss (typ.) | 10 W |
| Current consumption from backplane bus (5 V DC), max. | 180 mA |
| Current consumption from load voltage L+ (no load), max. | 4 mA/input 11 mA/relay |
| Short-circuit protection | No; to be provided externally |
| Isolation: between channels | Relays |
| Isolation: channels to backplane bus | 1 500 V AC for 1 minute |
| Max. cable length, shielded | 500 m |
| Max. cable length, unshielded | 150 m |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Parameterizable | Yes |
| Diagnostic alarm | Yes |
| Diagnostics function | Yes |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IP protection rating | IP20 |
| Min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm |
| Width | 70 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 350 g |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CE mark | Yes |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated value (AC) | 5 V AC to 250 V AC |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
Will 6AG1223-1PL30-4XB0 drop into a panel wired for 6AG1223-1PL32-4XB0 without rewiring?
Yes. Both modules are physically identical (70×100×75 mm) and use the same front connector and pinout. The PL30 can replace the PL32 directly if the application requires the wider temperature range.
What compliance documentation does this module carry?
It has cULus, FM, and CE approvals. RoHS and REACH are standard for Siemens S7-1200 products, though not explicitly listed in this evidence bundle.